Kevin Hyacinth Provost - Commercial Pilot, Flight Instructor, Mechanic

Kevin Provost is an FAA-certified pilot, flight instructor, and aircraft mechanic based in North Swanzey, NH. Kevin Hyacinth Provost holds a Commercial Pilot certificate with Rotorcraft Helicopter, Instrument Helicopter, Airplane Single-Engine Land (ASEL), and Instrument Airplane ratings. A Commercial Pilot certificate authorizes the holder to fly aircraft for compensation or hire, including charter flights, aerial photography, banner towing, cargo operations, and other commercial aviation activities. Commercial certification requires a minimum of 250 hours of flight time. Kevin holds a Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) certificate with Rotorcraft Helicopter rating. A Certified Flight Instructor certificate authorizes the holder to provide flight training to student and certificated pilots, including ground and flight instruction, solo endorsements, practical test endorsements, and biennial flight reviews. Kevin holds an Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) mechanic certificate. An A&P certificate is the most comprehensive FAA mechanic certification, authorizing the holder to inspect, maintain, and repair both aircraft structures (fuselage, wings, control surfaces, landing gear) and engines (reciprocating, turbine, and turboprop powerplants). A&P mechanics are qualified to perform the broadest range of aircraft maintenance, including annual inspections when combined with an Inspection Authorization (IA). Kevin Provost also holds an FAA Inspection Authorization (IA), the highest level of maintenance certification issued by the FAA. An IA authorizes the holder to perform annual inspections on aircraft, approve aircraft for return to service after major repairs or alterations, and supervise progressive inspection programs. Inspection Authorization holders must meet stringent experience requirements and pass annual refresher training to maintain their authorization. Their most recent FAA medical certificate is a First Class medical, valid through January 2027. The FAA airman records for Kevin Provost are tracked and verified by AviatorDB.